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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsFarer AQUAMATIC

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Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
56h
41h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$875
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